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The International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has released a consensus statement on the definition and scope of postbiotics. 

The International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics has released statement defining postbiotics 

As part of the European Union funded EARNEST project (EARly Nutrition programming-long term follow up of Efficacy and Safety Trials), a recently published study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of using oligofructose-enriched inulin to reduce the duration of infections during the first year of an infant’s life. 

Prebiotic formulation influenced microbiota and reduced length of infections in infants, says recent study

A recently published study found that Helicobacter pylori infection significantly declined when subjects consumed a cranberry juice standardized to high proanthocyanidin (PAC) content.

Cranberry juice with high proanthocyanidin content may reduce incidence of Helicobacter pylori infection

Omya has developed a new mineral solution for the stability, performance, and survival rates of probiotics during formulation and delivery to the gut. 

Omya has launched a functionalized mineral to support stability of probiotic formulations

A recently published study found that the probiotic strains may help reduce symptoms of pharyngitis and tonsillitis, which are the most common acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children five years of age and younger.

L. reuteri probiotic strains may be effective adjuvants for treatment of acute respiratory infections in children

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes expanded its portfolio of spore-forming probiotics with the launch of MuniSpore.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes launches new spore-forming strain for immune support

In a partnership with Elemend Health, Stauber Performance Ingredients introduced HIgGH GOLD Colostrum 40, a highly concentrated colostrum ingredient for immune and digestive health with 40% immunoglobulin G (IgG).

Stauber to exclusively distribute Elemend colostrum ingredient

Bio-Cat Microbials LLC has received a “Letter of No Objection” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the company’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe) notice for its Opti-Biome Bacillus subtilis MB40 probiotic.

Bio-Cat Microbials announced GRAS status of its Opti-Biome probiotic strain

Robby Gardner is a freelance journalist in Los Angeles, specializing in fresh produce and health food ingredients.

Botanical ingredients that have been linked to digestive support are carving out a strong niche in the market, and they’re expected to continue flourishing in the years to come.

A growing use for herbs in digestive health

The new venture capital funding will be used to increase the manufacturing and sales of Pendulum Glucose Control, ramp up the manufacturing of pipeline products to address the management of other chronic diseases, and conduct additional research, including clinical trials.